How many pupils does Meethill School have?

Meethill School has 176 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meethill School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Meethill School is 15.6:1.

Where is Meethill School?

Meethill School is located at School Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2BF.

How is Meethill School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Meethill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Meethill School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 2BF

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About Meethill School

Meethill School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 176 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 12% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Peterhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: School Road, Peterhead, AB42 2BF
Phone: 01779 474920
Email: meethill.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

176

Pupil roll

11.3

Teachers (FTE)

15.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender87 girls · 89 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected November 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meethill School?: Meethill School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Meethill School have?: Meethill School has 176 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meethill School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Meethill School is 15.6:1.
Where is Meethill School?: Meethill School is located at School Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2BF.
How is Meethill School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Meethill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.